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Topic: Scale length-pros and cons info wtd |
Bill Hatcher
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Atlanta Ga. USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2003 6:03 pm |
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Could some of you please give me some info on what is good and what is not so good about different scale lengths for non pedal guitars.
What scale length to you feel works better for your playing and why.
What length is better for slant playing or non slant.
Any info will be appreciated and informative. |
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Ron Randall
From:
Dallas, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Sep 2003 8:54 pm
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Bill,
Short scale (typically 22.5 inch). One can move up and down the neck quickly. For the same string spacing, short scale guitars are easier to slant especially the first six or seven frets. After that, not much difference.
Shorter scale length usually means a slightly thicker gage string than a medium.
Long scale (typically 26"). Tone and sustain are the main advantages. Strings will be slightly thinner than a medium scale.
Medium scale (typically 24 to 24.25 to 24.5)This is the happy "medium". Most PSG fit this scale.
So it comes down to speed up and down the neck, ability to make good slants, and tone and the ability to sustain a note.
There have been past threads about the Stringmaster and the pros and cons of scale lengths. Do a search and you will find a lot more.
The ability to slant depends on the scale lenghth, and string spacing. Also, most guitars taper the string spacing from the bridge to the nut. (just to keep things interesting!)
Hope this helps get the ball rollin'.
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Stringmaster T8, Benoit 8, National Tricone, MSA U12
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Sep 2003 9:24 pm
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I get my best “Uh~” sound on a short-scale. (22.5”) w/standard PSG string gauges!
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“Big John” {[(<< Uh~
Franklin, D–10 9/8
Fender, T–8 “The Custom”
Peavey, Classic 50 - 212
Enhancer, E–LG
Red–Rajah, “Phoenix”
Goodrich, L–120
http://community.webtv.net/KeoniNui/BigJohnBechtels |
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